Improvement in bed-lounges



* UNITED STATES CHARLES H. HILDRETH, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

IMPROVEMENT -|N BED-LOUNGES.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 127,693, dated June 11,1872.

. SPEClFICATION. 1, CHARLES H. HILDRETH, of Chicago, in the county ofCook and State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful Improvementin Folding Lounges, of which the following is a specification Thepresent invention relates to an improvement in that class of foldinglounges which, when unfolded, is used. for beds; and the particularimprovement consists in forming a groove transversely across both thebody and folding parts, near the foot of the lounge, for the purpose ofreceiving a bolster, which is so constructed that one side will fit intothe groove, where it is secured by buttons or other suitable fastening,the bolster being removable when not in use.

A represents the body, K the back, L the head, and B the folding part ofan ordinary folding lounge, as shown in perspective drawing, Figure 1.Fig. 2 is a plan view of the framework of the bolster, the covering Cbeing removed. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal elevation of the folding part,showing the bolster as adjusted in the groove; Fig. 4, a broken planview of the body and folding part, showing the groove.

The bolster-frame is shown at G H I, Figs. 1, 2. That part of the frameshown at G is formed to fit into the groove J, Fig. 4, where it issecurely held, when in use, by buttons F or other suitable fastening;and to hold the outer end of the bolster up a pivoted leg, E, isemployed, said leg folding up parallel with the frame G H I, when thebolster is to beinclosed between the part A and B when folded. By thismeans the lounge is elongated suitably to form a comfortable bed, Whileat the same time the bolster cannot be displaced by accident.

In practice the bolster-frame is made of iron, suitably covered withfabric so as to give a good finish.

' I claim- The removable bolster Gr H I, combined with the grooved partsA B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

CHARLES H. HILDRETH.

Witnesses:

EDGAR SMITH, W. C. BRUSON.

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Patented June 11 1872.

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